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The Best Independent Living Communities in Essex County, MA

There are 61 Independent Living communities in the Essex County, MA area, with 61 in Essex...

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Colonial Gardens Gracious Retirement Living

105 Cherry Hill Dr, Beverly, MA 01915

4.1(16 reviews)

"I am going to Colonial Gardens Beverly. When I first went there, it seemed overpowering because it was so gorgeous, and...

Independent Living
$3,595
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Atria Marland Place

15 Stevens Street, Andover, MA 01810

4.3(46 reviews)

"We went to Atria Marland Place. It was nice, but you're confined to the top floor. It's got a hallway to walk back and...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,200
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The Current Beverly

3 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915

4.4(12 reviews)

"We were able to visit. This place was our first choice because mom liked it. We found that the residents there were very...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,000
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Windsor Place of Wilmington

92 West Street, Wilmington, MA 01887

4.8(20 reviews)

"Windsor Place of Wilmington had a very attractive setting. It had beautiful gardens and grounds. The staff was very...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,375
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Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living

1624 Main St, Tewksbury, MA 01876

4.6(6 reviews)

"Heatherwood Gracious Retirement Living was beautiful and spotless. When I was walking past the people eating, everybody...

Independent Living
$3,295
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The Delaney at the Vale

20 Hill Street, Woburn, MA 01801

5.0(1 review)

"The Delaney at the Vale wasn't right for us, but it was a fine facility. The staff was very helpful and spent a lot of...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,000
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The Woods at Merrimack

197-199 Howe Street, Methuen, MA 01844

4.7(14 reviews)

"Everything at The Woods at Merrimack was immaculate. They have a beautiful dining area, a very nice movie theater...

Independent Living
$4,100
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Parc at Harbor View

46 Lincoln Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

4.7(7 reviews)

"I highly recommend them. It is local and they are very friendly, very caring, and supportive. My mom is in memory care...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,410
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The Newbury of Brookline

123 Fisher Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445

Located in Brooklines Fisher Hill, a neighborhood designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and full...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$11,747
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Maplewood at Weston

99 Norumbega Road, Weston, MA 02493

4.4(50 reviews)

"My mother is a resident in the memory care unit. She went in during Covid restrictions which were managed well. The...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$11,400
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Sophia Snow Place

1205-1215 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

4.5(4 reviews)

"Sophia Snow Place is a very nice place. I had lunch, and the food was excellent. The director showed me around. They...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$1,224
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Wingate Residences at Needham

235 Gould Street, Needham, MA 02494

4.8(7 reviews)

"Mother is in Wingate. She’s very happy there. The rooms are very nice, and the food is very good. "

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$7,150
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Allerton House at Harbor Park

15 Condito Road, Hingham, MA 02043

4.3(6 reviews)

"My grandmother was a resident at Allerton House, and so we came to visit this place again when we were looking for a...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$8,555
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Allerton House at Central Park

43 School House Rd, Weymouth, MA 02188

4.2(7 reviews)

"I was thinking about moving my mom into Allerton House because their food service is much faster. Her friend is there...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,960
Brightview North Andover

Brightview North Andover

1275 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845

4.7(10 reviews)

"Brightview North Andover was so light, open, and friendly. The people were going places and doing things instead of just...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Brooksby Village

100 Brooksby Village Dr, Peabody, MA 01960

3.7(43 reviews)

"We visited Brooksby Village. We like the cost the best; it was the most affordable. Everything was nice, but the...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
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Brightview Danvers

Brightview Danvers

50 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA 01923

4.3(20 reviews)

"Brightview Danvers was a very pleasant place and very bright. Everyone was very friendly. We saw an apartment and the...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Jaclen Tower Apartments

Jaclen Tower Apartments

215 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915

Welcome to Jaclen Tower! Situated in the heart of Beverly, MA this 55+ community of 100 apartment homes includes one and...

Independent LivingLow Income Affordable+1
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The Residence at Riverbend

149 County Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

5.0(5 reviews)

"I love it there at The Residence at Riverbend. I couldn't be more pleased. It's a perfect layout for the assisted living...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$6,815
Brightview Wakefield

Brightview Wakefield

21 Crescent St., Wakefield, MA 01880

2.6(3 reviews)

"My mother will be moving into Brightview Wakefield. The rooms are very clean, spacious, and bright. The staff was...

Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
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Melvin

I visited this facility

Review of The Woods at Merrimack

The issue with The Woods at Merrimack really was price. The cost there was a little more than $2,000 a month, more than the other place. I came at it largely because I wanted to see whether or not...

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Independent Living

Rosie

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Atria Marland Place

Every apartment has a different configuration. I have a spacious studio and just love it! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. They are kind and caring. There are 2 menus…one daily and one...

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Independent Living

Nancy

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brooksby Village

Brooksby independent living is really not for anyone with mobility issues. My parents (both 92) have been there for 3 years and they are struggling. It’s a huge place that counts on people being...

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